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Ruskin Crescent, Thornley, Durham, County Durham, DH6

PROPERTY TYPE

Terraced

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • FOR SALE VIA AUCTION
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • EXTENDED PROPERTY
  • THREE BEDROOMS
  • FRONT & REAR GARDENS
  • SPACIOUS THROUGHOUT
  • 18FT LIVING ROOM

Description

FOR SALE VIA AUCTION ! Welcome to Ruskin Crescent, Thornley – a charming three-bedroom mid-terraced home offering great potential for those seeking a renovation project or a property to personalize and make their own. This spacious family residence is being offered with no onward chain, making it an ideal opportunity for buyers looking for a straightforward purchase and a property with plenty of scope for refurbishment.

As you approach the property, you'll be greeted by a welcoming front garden, providing a charming curb appeal and space to enjoy outdoor leisure. Step through the front door into a bright and inviting entrance hall that sets the tone for the generous accommodation throughout.

The heart of the home is the spacious 18-foot living room, featuring ample space for relaxing and entertaining. The room benefits from a classic layout with stairs leading to the first-floor landing, creating a cosy yet functional living area. Large windows flood the space with natural light, enhancing its welcoming atmosphere.

Adjacent to the living room is the kitchen/diner, offering a blank canvas for your culinary and dining needs. While currently in need of refurbishment, this space presents an excellent opportunity to design a modern, functional kitchen tailored to your preferences. 

The property features a contemporary wet room fitted with a modern suite, along with a separate shower cubicle—ideal for busy mornings and family convenience. The rear hall provides access to the rear garden, as well as a handy W/C, enhancing practicality and ease of living.

Upstairs, the landing leads to three bedrooms, each offering potential to customize and improve. The bedrooms are well-proportioned, providing comfortable spaces for family members or additional uses such as a home office or guest room.

The rear garden is a generous outdoor space, perfect for outdoor activities, gardening, or relaxing in the sunshine. It includes a shed for storage, a greenhouse for gardening enthusiasts, and a rear access door. The property benefits from a flying freehold, adding to its character and charm.

Please note, this home is in need of refurbishment and cosmetic updates, providing a fantastic opportunity for buyers to add value and create a personalized home. With some TLC and your own stamp, this property has the potential to become a wonderful family home in a desirable location.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity—contact us today to arrange a viewing and explore the possibilities that Ruskin Crescent, Thornley, has to offer!





This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).



If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.



A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.



The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.50% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.

Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).

If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.

A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.

The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.50% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.

Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.













This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).


If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.


A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.


The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.50% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.


Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.

Entrance Hall

1.3462m x 1.1176m - 4'5" x 3'8"
UPVC Door, double glazed windows to the side and front elevation, radiator

Living Room

5.5626m x 3.7338m - 18'3" x 12'3"
Double glazed bay window to the front elevation, storage cupboard, 2x radiators, electric fire and surround

Kitchen/Diner

Fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces, space for fridge/freezer, space for cooker, plumbing for washing machine, window to the rear elevation, radiator

Wet Room

1.6256m x 1.5494m - 5'4" x 5'1"
Shower with electric supply, wall mounted wash hand basin, extractor fan, window to the rear elevation

Shower

1.397m x 0.7874m - 4'7" x 2'7"
Shower, extractor fan, window to the rear elevation

Rear Hall

0.889m x 0.762m - 2'11" x 2'6"
External door to the rear garden

Cloaks/Wc

1.4478m x 0.762m - 4'9" x 2'6"
Low level w/c, radiator, window to the rear elevation

Landing

3.048m x 0.8382m - 10'0" x 2'9"
Loft Access

Bedroom One

5.7658m x 2.794m - 18'11" x 9'2"
Two double glazed windows to the front elevation, storage cupboard, radiator

Bedroom Two

2.7686m x 2.3876m - 9'1" x 7'10"
Window to the rear elevation, radiator

Bedroom Three

3.0734m x 1.8288m - 10'1" x 6'0"
Window to the rear elevation, radiator

Externally

Front & Rear Gardens

COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Dowen, Peterlee

1 Yoden Way, Peterlee SR8 1BP
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Over 30 Years Of Successful Selling In County Durham

Dowen Auctions Sales & Lettings was established in 1982

Over the years the firm has continued to evolve and now has 8 estate agency branches and 3 bespoke auction stores offering coverage over mid North East England from the coast to the A1 corridor.

Dowen was a founding member of The Great North Property Auction which has sold hundreds of properties since its inception in 2011.

The Dowen Lettings Department is very successful with hundreds of homes under management.

Conveyancing at competitive rates is offered via a panel of local solicitors.

Dowen is a service focussed organisation where all personnel commit to delivering the highest standards of professionalism and customer service.

We subscribe to the National Associations of Estate Agents + The Property Ombudsman and as such abide by the strict code of good estate agency practice laid down by these organisations.

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